A Block Club investigation found dozens of protesters arrested by state police are still facing criminal charges for minor infractions, such as sitting on a concrete barrier — even after Gov. JB Pritzker vowed to protect their First Amendment rights.

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    15 days ago

    It’s because we live in a fascist state where the rules are made up and your rights don’t matter

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      14 days ago

      A lot of local reporters think their job depends on staying on the good side of local police in order to retain access